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Paperback. Evidence and Evaluation in Social Policy examines the role of evidence in social policymaking and the extent of its influence. The chapters cover a range of topics with examples taken from around the world, and the contributors assess the ways in which scarce resources can best be used for the best care. Editor(s): Greener, Ian; Greve, Professor Bent. Series: Broadening Perspectives in Social Policy. Num Pages: 160 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables, figures. BIC Classification: JFF; JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 154 x 8. Weight in Grams: 266.
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2014
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781118816547
- ISBN
- 9781118816547
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 38.69
€ 38.69
Hardback. Num Pages: 352 pages. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 229 x 152. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780231166409
- ISBN
- 9780231166409
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 65.27€ 50.95
€ 65.27
€ 50.95
Paperback. This book identifies the most significant challenges currently faced by foster care and draws out the key messages for policy and practice. It offers important insights into the state of foster care today, and suggests how it can be improved in future. This book is essential reading for social workers, policy makers, academics and foster carers. Num Pages: 176 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 293 x 221 x 11. Weight in Grams: 544.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 176
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843103622
- ISBN
- 9781843103622
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 40.96
€ 40.99
€ 40.96
Paperback. This text is based upon a research report, approved by the Department of Health, about the assessment, measurement and production of good quality care in children's homes. It addresses the continuing debate about the uncertainty surrounding the purpose of children's homes. Series: Living Away from Home: Studies in Residential Care. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JHBC; JKSB1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 156 x 21. Weight in Grams: 486.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- John Wiley & Sons Inc United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780471984566
- ISBN
- 9780471984566
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 77.17
€ 77.17
Num Pages: 142 pages, 33 color & 36 b/w images. BIC Classification: 1KBB; AJCR; JKSW2. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 304 x 306 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1512.
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
- Number of pages
- 142
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780764341502
- ISBN
- 9780764341502
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 53.99€ 35.44
€ 53.99
€ 35.44
Paperback. With over 25,000 copies sold since its first edition, this book provides an unrivalled introduction to the core concepts and basic techniques of transactional analysis (TA). Series: Counselling in Action Series. Num Pages: 280 pages, diagrams, figures. BIC Classification: JKSN2; MMJT. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 149 x 210 x 16. Weight in Grams: 372.
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 280
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Edition
- 4th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781446253281
- ISBN
- 9781446253281
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 52.99€ 52.92
€ 52.99
€ 52.92
Paperback. This well-established text has been completely revised in this expanded fifth edition. Each chapter has been updated to reflect current thinking, and a new chapter on death, dying and bereavement has been added. This new edition is essential reading for all those working with older people, and a key text for students. Num Pages: 464 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSG; JMD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 175 x 244 x 25. Weight in Grams: 840.
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 464
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Edition
- 5th Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781849052450
- ISBN
- 9781849052450
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.99€ 48.86
€ 48.99
€ 48.86
Paperback. This book draws on authoritative research into the reasons for and experiences of pregnancy and parenthood among young people from local authority care. It questions the assumptions that early parenthood always limits young people's choices and opportunities and examines the types of support most likely to enable successful parenting. Num Pages: 192 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables. BIC Classification: JKS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 156 x 12. Weight in Grams: 294.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 192
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843105251
- ISBN
- 9781843105251
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 40.99€ 40.96
€ 40.99
€ 40.96
Hardcover. A comprehensive, up-to-date assessment of development assistance. Editor(s): Ibon Foundation; Reality of Aid Project. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: GTF; JKSR. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 240 x 165 x 28. Weight in Grams: 714. Ex Libris with usual markings. Previously read, but remains good
- Condition
- Used, Good
- Publisher
- Zed Books Ltd
- Number of pages
- 336
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- KIN0002373
- ISBN
- 9781842775882
Hardback
Condition: Used, Good
€ 4.99
€ 4.99
Cultural and Social Justice Counseling: Client-Specific Interventions ...
Ibrahim, Farah A., Heuer, Jianna R.
Hardcover. Series: International and Cultural Psychology. Num Pages: 256 pages, 3 black & white illustrations, 2 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: JKSN2; MMJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 249 x 164 x 20. Weight in Grams: 566.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Publisher
- Springer
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9783319180564
- ISBN
- 9783319180564
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 92.80
€ 92.80
Hardcover. The aim of this book is to shed light on policy practice in social work discourse, education and practice in eight liberal democracies. This is the first effort to undertake a cross-national study of social worker engagement in social policy formulation processes. Editor(s): Weiss-Gal, Idit; Gal, John. Num Pages: 224 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JKSN; JPQB. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847429735
- ISBN
- 9781847429735
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 97.30
€ 97.30
Paperback. This book will provide students on youth and community work courses with a good understanding of the range of theories that should support their practice. Editor(s): Buchroth, Ilona; Parkin, Christine. Series: Empowering Youth and Community Work Practice Series. Num Pages: 160 pages, black & white illustrations, figures. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 244 x 171 x 11. Weight in Grams: 302.
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781844453009
- ISBN
- 9781844453009
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 47.99€ 47.93
€ 47.99
€ 47.93
Paperback. This book demonstrates how young people can be engaged in a creative and challenging process that explores the costs, gains and consequences of the choices they make around their gang membership. It provides a tried-and-tested training programme for anyone involved in conflict resolution with young people in groups or gangs. Num Pages: 140 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: JFFE; JKSB1; JKSN2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 9. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- Number of pages
- 144
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781843104476
- ISBN
- 9781843104476
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 66.17
€ 66.17
Paperback. This text is written specifically for health and social care professionals from practical as well as academic backgrounds, providing academic, professional and practical advice and guidelines for all potential students in health care. Num Pages: 200 pages, 10 illustrations. BIC Classification: JKS; MBP; MRG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 232 x 160 x 15. Weight in Grams: 316.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 200
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780632050574
- ISBN
- 9780632050574
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 78.97
€ 78.97
Paperback. The evaluation of social work practice is characterised by a variety of research methods. Politicians, social workers and researchers often use the term knowledge-based instead of evidence-based to describe the practice they aim to develop through research. This book holds a diversity of positions on evidence- and knowledge-based practice. Num Pages: 230 pages, tables & charts. BIC Classification: JKSN. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 249 x 168 x 16. Weight in Grams: 476.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Aarhus University Press Denmark
- Number of pages
- 230
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9788779344228
- ISBN
- 9788779344228
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 42.99€ 42.50
€ 42.99
€ 42.50
Paperback. Num Pages: 336 pages. BIC Classification: JKSN1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 474.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Robert D. Reed Publishers United States
- Number of pages
- 336
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781934759301
- ISBN
- 9781934759301
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.61
€ 16.61
hardcover. Tells the story of how and why Neighbourhood Policing was originally developed, the ways it has been implemented across different communities and in respect of different crime problems, and what its future prospects are likely to be. Series: Clarendon Studies in Criminology. Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: JKSW1; JKVC; JKVF; LNFX5. Dimension: 216 x 138. .
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2020
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 256
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780198783213
- ISBN
- 9780198783213
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 134.09
€ 134.09
Paperback. This book is open access under a CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 IGO license. Children are the future of Latin America and the Caribbean. This book analyses the development of children in the early years of their life and makes a compelling case for government intervention in what is instinctively a family affair. Editor(s): Berlinski, Samuel; Schady, Norbert. Num Pages: 288 pages, 26 black & white tables, 67 figures. BIC Classification: JFSP1; JKSB1; JPA; KCR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 408.
- Publisher
- Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 288
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Edition
- 1st ed. 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781137536488
- ISBN
- 9781137536488
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.26
€ 30.26
Canadian Social Work Experiences and Perspectives. 224 pages. Cateogry: (G) General (US: Trade). BIC Classification: JKS. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 13. Weight: 352.
- Number of pages
- 224
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781552665244
- ISBN
- 9781552665244
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 30.99€ 25.69
€ 30.99
€ 25.69
Paperback.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- World Health Organization Switzerland
- Number of pages
- 124
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9789241572392
- ISBN
- 9789241572392
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 48.44
€ 48.44